Car News
Infiniti: Essential viewing at Goodwood
The Infiniti Essence concept car, shown for the first time four months ago in Geneva, will conclude its pan-European tour at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed. But Essence isn’t the only Infiniti to be making its UK debut.
Women risk being stranded due to poor car knowledge
Women are putting themselves at risk of being stranded by the side of the road as they fail to make the everyday checks that keep their cars in tip-top condition, according to research by Churchill Car Insurance.
Warning to ‘school runners' - don't neglect child safety
Over one million people have had an accident whilst on the school run in the last five years. Shockingly, research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance also reveals that an estimated 4.2 million people drive with children in their car who are not always secured in the appropriate seating.
Porsche Guinness World Record attempt at Goodwood
The Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 3-5) will this year provide the backdrop to a remarkable demonstration of grit and determination when Porsche aims to break a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered in 48 hours by a team of 12 runners using treadmills.
The new BMW 316d ES Saloon
June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience.
Hyundai’s ships come in
The first of four ships loaded with brand new Hyundai cars has just docked at Tilbury in Essex and unloaded 1,100 i10 city cars. All of them are to be processed within the next few days and sent straight out to dealers across the UK, where scrappage customers are eagerly awaiting their new cars.
Janspeed very much in tune with Mini’s 50th
While Mini nostalgia is enjoying maxi exposure as enthusiasts celebrate the 50th anniversary of the little car’s launch, the team at Janspeed in Salisbury has perhaps got more to remember than most. But they are as much in tune with BMW’s Mini reincarnation as they are with the Issigonis car and are ready to help any enthusiasts who want to put some verve into Britain’s best-loved small car and its modern counterpart.
Used exotic cars are rising in value
Demand for prestige cars is rising according to the latest data from BCA. June sales nationwide saw strong bidding across a range of performance cars and exotica, suggesting buyers are happy to invest in these high-end, high-value machines.
F1 in Schools winners given British GP VIP access at Silverstone
The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is a fast growing engineering initiative which has captured the attention of thousands of students. And with the prize including a trip to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, including VIP paddock access, it is always a race to the chequered flag for the finalists.
Weak pound drives up Ford prices
The sustained weakness of Sterling against the Euro, has forced Ford to announce price increases across its UK range from the start of July 2009. The price increase, an average of 4.0 per cent, will apply to all orders received after 30th June.
Strong used prices put Mazda3 into premium badge territory
Businesses taking delivery of the all-new Mazda3, which has just gone on sale, will be making the value-for-money choice with strong used car prices predicted putting the car into premium badge territory when compared with key rivals.
Subaru dealer gets green fingers
Nestling among the lobelias and lawn-feed, you may spot something a bit different at your local garden centre from 4-5 July, thanks to Subaru dealer, Conders Garage Ltd.
Hagerty bonds with Bonhams
Hagerty International, the UK’s dedicated classic and collector car insurance specialist, has announced an exclusive, preferred partnership with the Motoring Department of Bonhams, to the benefit of their respective clients and future classic and collector car buyers in the UK and USA.
Electric i MiEV city car in Government ‘real world’ trials
The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car is set to play a prominent role in one of the Government’s recently announced Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects being run by the Technology Strategy Board.
Ricardo to develop advanced transmission for Weifang Shengrui
Significant contract will see collaborative working by a team of Ricardo and Weifang Shengrui engineers based on site both at Ricardo Shanghai and the UK Midlands Technical Centre – developing a technically advanced and globally competitive 8-speed automatic transmission for manufacture in China.